CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0259

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The check_referer() function in Formmail.php 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via an empty or spoofed HTTP Referer.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks that exploit security vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS), potentially leading to unauthorized access to data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Formmail.php to the latest version and implement additional mechanisms for verifying HTTP Referer headers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The check_referer() function in Formmail.php 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via an empty or spoofed HTTP Referer, as demonstrated using an application on the same web server that contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS